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The British Library Learning Team shares news on our collections, events & online resources for teachers, students, adult learners & families
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Joined February 2013
Discovering Literature's best-loved articles are available again. https://t.co/4U5bnBPtA7 From Othello to Orwell, Agard to Angela Carter, we've recovered a selection of 100 articles, films and classroom resources, perfect for English teachers of Years 10-13.
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Vital reading on children's literature and representation: @clpe1's new annual Reflecting Realities Report is published today. Find out more about their research and recommendations⬇️
The 8th Annual Reflecting Realities Report is out now. Our latest findings show progress in ethnic representation across children’s books and call on the publishing industry to keep inclusive, representative literature as standard practice. Read more: https://t.co/ratJAE0Tnk
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We spent a magical morning inspiring 27K children to step inside their own fantasy adventures. We encountered mythical beasts, portals, potions & maps. Huge thanks to the brilliant Kevin & Katie Tsang, Viviane Schwarz & Ben Shires. We can't wait to see the students' work!
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Just fabulous fantastical creatures and maps from @school_georges. We can't wait to see your books!
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@BL_Learning @BenShires Thankyou for the shoutout! The children loved it!
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✨ We’re so excited to be joining today’s @BL_Learning LIVE lesson to create our very own fantasy adventure! 🏰🐉 From magical quests to brave heroes, we can’t wait to see where our imaginations take us! 💫 #CreativeWriting #FantasyAdventure #LiveLesson
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Amazing creatures and maps, Thorpe primary! We LOVE them!
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Absolutely brilliant fantasy ideas from wonderful students at William Byrd Academy! Keep up the good work!
Year 5 students at William Byrd Primary Academy are having a great time drawing and learning! @BL_Learning
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A busy class of artists in year 4 creating settings, characters and heroes as part of @BL_Learning
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Wonderful fantastical creatures created in response to our livestreamed Step Into Your Fantasy Adventure event! Thank you to the brilliant artists @school_georges.
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Fantastic organisations will be joining our next D/deaf accessible Family Festival (Sat 22 Nov), including: @DCAL_UCL @FoundlingMuseum @NDCS_UK @ogeducation @RIBA @royaldeaf @Sadlers_Wells @sensecharity @TheCrick @thepostalmuseum @V_and_A @zsllondonzoo
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Make, move, sign and explore through fun and play in our Family Festival!Run in partnership with the British Museum, Camden Family Learning and Frank Barne
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Exciting FREE D/deaf accessible Family Festival: Imaginary Worlds, on Saturday 22 November. Run in partnership for the last 10 years with @BritishMuseum @CamdenLearning @FrankBarnesDeaf Come join in the fun! https://t.co/ujwVVeYUWM
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English teachers, have you booked your free place for our CPD on Hamlet in context? https://t.co/WaGmytOhDA Join us on 12 November, with the fabulous Professor Emma Smith and teacher & author @MichaelDonkor, for a rich discussion of theatricality & performance in the play.
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The histories featured on South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories were informed by archival research which took place across the UK. Discover these histories by visiting your local archive: https://t.co/oQbeEMPKAT
#SouthAsianBritain @UoBArtsMatter @BL_Learning @QMULsed
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Our blogs have a new look: https://t.co/LA9sOCwGAR All previously published blogs will be available in our archive, launching in coming weeks. Watch this space for an update on when that goes live.
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Get the latest stories and updates from our curators, cataloguers, reference staff and guest contributors. Find out more about amazing items in our collection.
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What are your plans for #nationalpoetryday on 2nd Oct? Did you know we have this brilliant free online event with Manjeet Mann for KS3 to explore her novel in verse ROAR! To turn up the volume on poetry, book via : https://t.co/cnDmCe56BV
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Only 3 in 10 Veterans know about 0% down home loans. Join our mission to help veterans find their way home.
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Teaching Hamlet? Bookings are open for our free online CPD with the fabulous Professor Emma Smith, and teacher and author @MichaelDonkor. Join us on 12 November for a rich discussion and new resources, exploring ideas of theatricality and performance. https://t.co/BAVVeklW8y
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Today we celebrate the launch of South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories at the British Library. The event will bring to life the rich legacies of South Asians in Britain. Discover more at https://t.co/O2o3nC1oQq
#SouthAsianBritain @UoBArtsMatter @BL_Learning @QMULsed
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Discover information about South Asians in the United Kingdom from the 1830s to the present day, the organizations they were involved in, and the major events in which they participated.
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✨ A brilliant free opportunity for KS3! Celebrate #NationalPoetryDay with @britishlibrary & Manjeet Mann on 2 Oct – perfect for bringing poetry to life in the classroom. Don’t miss it!
Join this free online event for KS3 with Manjeet Mann and the @britishlibrary to celebrate National Poetry Day on 2nd Oct and turn up the volume on poetry in your classroom! Book here: https://t.co/cnDmCe5Ert
#nationalpoetryday
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South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories doesn’t just host its own oral histories - it also features interviews from external collections. Dive into these powerful stories at https://t.co/fZGEqvDVEu
#SouthAsianBritain #OralHistory @UoBArtsMatter @BL_Learning @QMULsed
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Two voices reshaping how we care—at home and in hospitals. Dr. Shelley Burke & Brandon Bronaugh join: SHAKE IT OFF WITH MERT & LUCAS, LIVE! Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 | 7–9 PM EST | AM970 Radio | Streaming everywhere.
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Join this free online event for KS3 with Manjeet Mann and the @britishlibrary to celebrate National Poetry Day on 2nd Oct and turn up the volume on poetry in your classroom! Book here: https://t.co/cnDmCe5Ert
#nationalpoetryday
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